Joe Allen Priest

Joe Allen Priest, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. A veteran of the United States Army, he served in Korea in 1978 and 1979. Mr. Priest enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, George Joe Priest. Survivors include his mother, Cleo Loftis Arp of Cleveland; sister, Sara Ann Johnson of Cleveland; aunt, Sarah Bledsoe of Cleveland and nephews, Joshua Wallace and Eric Wallace both of Cleveland. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Lee Cemetery with Reverend Floyd Boggess officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Priest family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.